The Saga of Erik the Viking Page 13
by Terry Jones
‘The fourth gift is a poor one,’ said Erik, ‘but I give to you all, for it is the breath in my body, and as long as I have it I shall use it on your behalf.’
Then they lit a great fire in memory of Golden Dragon, that still lay beneath the bottom of the ocean, and they pledged themselves to build a new ship as soon as winter was past.
Then they celebrated with a feast. And long into the night Erik and his men took turns to tell these stories that you have just been listening to.
THE END
